May 2011 - Media-advisors

Re: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts?
by Jonathan Harris 23 May '11

23 May '11

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Re: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts?
by pblau＠sonic.net 23 May '11

23 May '11

Good ideas, I'm going to go with this. p On Mon 05/23/11 4:12 PM , Michelle Yesney wrote: And it's a chance to emphasize the positive aspects of the differences. Many people like the idea of a long-lived pet, for example. I had a talk with a woman recently whose husband said no more pets because she was so traumatized when they died. Ironically, he was the next to die and she is thinking about getting a bird. On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Vincent J. Hrovat wrote: Thanks for doing this. Since they have never discussed birds before, the differences between dogs/cats and birds as pets seems like a good place to start. You might also mention the similarities, specifically the breeding mills and overpopulation crisis. People have heard about these over and over again for dogs and cats but might not be aware that the problems exist for birds too. --VH From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of pblau(a)sonic.net Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 2:59 PM To: Media Advisors - Mickaboo Subject: [Media-advisors] Your thoughts? Hi folks, There's a 5-minute radio (internet) interview that I'll be doing this Wednesday. I thought I'd ask this group what they think the best (short) topic might be. The couple that runs this "Pet Patrol" show in the Half Moon Bay region has mostly done things on dogs & cats, no birds yet. So it's really an intro, more than anything else, and perhaps we'll get called back. I'm able to submit the question(s) to her for our response. Some ideas could be: - the difference between a dog and/or cat as a pet v. a bird - why get your bird from a bird rescue-- aren't they damaged? - what's the best thing about bird ownership? or things along that line. I don't want to be a 5-minute negative Nellie (don't do this! watch out for that!)-- I'm thinking upbeat, to be positive, etc. Let me know if you have any ideas. p

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Re: [Media-advisors] [Ticket#0187245] Re the Contra Costa article (rapture)
by Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue 23 May '11

23 May '11

---- Forwarded message from CANDY & PETE MC CORKELL <kittiesmama(a)comcast.net> --- From: CANDY & PETE MC CORKELL <kittiesmama(a)comcast.net> To: mail(a)mickaboo.org Subject: email-from-mickaboo-website Date: 2011-05-22 11:15:02 > Dear Mickaboo People- > > There were tears in our house Fri. talking about the man in Boyes Hot > Springs wanting to put down his pets. Blessings on all of you for > helping keep them safe, and Vincent Hrovat who was mentioned in our > local paper facilitating the rescue. May good things happen for all > of you. > > (Cat people through and through), but we like birds, too! > > Candy & Pete McCorkell > Lafayette, CA > > ---- End forwarded message ---

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Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address?
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 23 May '11

23 May '11

If the world ends this weekend, we're off the hook for any and all surrenders. Personally, I'm playing my baptism-and-12 years of Catholic school-card, as a hedge. -----Original Message----- Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:11:04 pm To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Vincent J. Hrovat" <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address? If we do intake these birds, I hope this person doesn't demand them back after the world doesn't end this weekend (assuming, of course, that it won't). Maybe we should include a clause in our surrender agreement indemnifying us and holding the surrender still in effect in the event of non-rapture. --VH -----Original Message----- From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Marthak816(a)gmail.com Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 8:37 PM To: media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address? Thank you Vinny. It's worth getting the word out there.

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Re: [Media-advisors] Article: World will be here May 22 — so will true believers
by Mary Long 21 May '11

21 May '11

Really pretty good article about "cognitive dissonance" (beliefs or behaviors vs evidence) http://www.ottawacitizen.com/World+will+here+will+true+believers/4774713/st…

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Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address?
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 21 May '11

21 May '11

Again, phew! As far as I know, no tiels were involved in this rescue.

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Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address?
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 21 May '11

21 May '11

Whew! I hope the cats got out as well. -----Original Message----- Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 9:26:03 pm To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Vincent J. Hrovat" <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address? I just received confirmation that the birds are in the shelter. "Sonoma County Animal Control Director was out here herself at 7.pm." Also, the guy who was threatening to have them euthanized does have a support network of good people, which brought back (a little of) my faith in human nature. And I will profusely thank Marti Bryant, the neighbor who publicized this so well. Whether we need or want to take these bird in - that is for the respective coordinators. : -) --VH From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Yesney Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 9:16 PM To: Mickaboo media advisor team Subject: Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address? The teaser on Channel 5 for late news implied that the two parrots (shown on clip - M2 and a 'zon) are subjects of concern. On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Vincent J. Hrovat <1217(a)vhrovat.org> wrote: FYI, 1.) I just heard that these birds

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Re: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address?
by Marthak816＠gmail.com 19 May '11

19 May '11

Thank you Vinny. It's worth getting the word out there. -----Original Message----- Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 8:00:08 pm To: "Mickaboo media advisor team" <media-advisors(a)mickaboo.org> From: "Vincent J. Hrovat" <1217(a)vhrovat.org> Subject: [Media-advisors] Resolved: Mira Tweti email address? Thanks Jonathan. I have emailed Mira Tweti and also Maggie Rufo, who has written for the Marin IJ. Not sure how much difference, if any, all of this will do but it is worth a try, IMO. --VH From: media-advisors-bounces(a)mickaboo.org [mailto:media-advisors-bounces@mickaboo.org] On Behalf Of Vincent J. Hrovat Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 7:16 PM To: 'Mickaboo media advisor team' Subject: [Media-advisors] Mira Tweti email address? Importance: High Hi, Does anyone have a current email address for Mira Tweti? I would like to contact her about the froot-loop . . . .uh, about the believer who is threatening to kill their pets in preparation for the upcoming ?rapture.? She may be able to generate publicity to change the situation, or to find a loophole through which we can force law enforcement to do something. I have also emailed Gary Bogue, Linda Goldston and Eileen Mitchell on the off-chance that they may be able to help somehow. Thanks. --VH

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Fwd: RE: Greetings from Mickaboo;
by Matt Linton 19 May '11

19 May '11

Hi media-savvy folks; Can someone go over the questions that Doug is going to ask me on Wednesday and let me know if there are specific talking points you want me to go over, particularly in the education and bird well being area? I also need some happy ending stories. :) -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Greetings from Mickaboo; Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 17:47:35 -0700 From: Doug Carman <ddcarman(a)msn.com> To: Matt Linton <matt(a)mickaboo.org> Hi Matt, Here is the script I wrote for this show. Let me know how you like it. Thanks. *Script for Matt LintonMickaboo Companion Bird Rescue* My intro: I love to watch the animal segments on late night talk shows.Yet they always seem so rushed.Just as one animal settles down and gets comfortable, out he goes and in comes another. On our show we like to really get to know our special guests.Today we have a volunteer from Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue.Let’s meet Matt Linton and his friend Socrates.Welcome.What a beautiful cockatoo. You have had Socrates for 11 years now.What do you know about his history? Did he adapt easily to his new home or did he have trouble? Not only did you adopt a bird, but you also became a volunteer after seeing how you could fill a need in the operation.What did you do? Mickaboo is not looking to take in any more birds now.What do they need? We have a conure so we can relate to the story about the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill.We didn’t know about Mickaboo’s involvement.Please go into that for us. You mentioned to me that when you started as a volunteer Mickaboo took in about 50 birds and now it is up to around 400.What factors have caused the big increase? Which types of birds should people really think twice about before deciding to adopt? Mickaboo has a lost and found posted on the website.Are there any success stories that you can share? Are there any general warnings about a bird’s wellness and light conditions that people should know? Tell us about Mickacoo? What is your favorite Mickaboo story? (one with a happy ending) have caused the big increase? Which types of birds should people really think twice about before deciding to adopt? Mickaboo has a lost and found posted on the website.Are there any success stories that you can share? Are there any general warnings about a bird’s wellness and light conditions that people should know? Tell us about Mickacoo? What is your favorite Mickaboo story? (one with a happy ending) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 11:07:43 -0700 From: matt(a)mickaboo.org To: ddcarman(a)msn.com Subject: Re: Greetings from Mickaboo; Soc will probably sit on my lap or arm, though I will bring a carrier for him. He has a leash he can wear. I'm going to ask our whole team to answer question #2 so I can have the organizations' perspective on the 5 topics to cover. On 4/30/11 8:34 PM, Doug Carman wrote: Hi Matt, Your ideas are very sound about why bird behavior changes. Will you bring a perch for Socrates or will he sit on the cage or? Will there be another volunteer? What do you think the public should know that may not have been covered yet in the media? If you could list maybe 5 topics that you really want to cover in this half hour, that will be helpful. i want to do a good show for Micaboo and one where people will sit up and listen. I welcome your ideas. Is there anything you would like to demonstrate. One of the things that I found out that I didn't know is that birdseed was not the best food for my conure. I had to change to pellets with seeds as a treat. All the Best, Darlene ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:55:52 -0700 From: matt(a)mickaboo.org <mailto:matt@mickaboo.org> To: ddcarman(a)msn.com <mailto:ddcarman@msn.com> Subject: Re: Greetings from Mickaboo; Yes, Socrates is a rescue. I got him in early 2001. It can mean many things when a tame and well loved bird starts screeching. Squawks are a parrots' natural flock call, so the bird could be just wanting to make sure everyone is still around. They could suddenly be scared of their spot in the house (maybe they can see cats from their windows, etc), or they may be jealous that a new baby is getting attention and they feel sidelined. Another common thing is that birds purchased as babies are quieter and more tame and cuddly when they're babies - but around age 7 or so they hit bird puberty and get MUCH louder and more rambunctious. The increase in intake for Mickaboo is probably partly just that there were always a lot of birds needing to be re-homed and as Mickaboo's capacity grew, they were able to intake a greater number of those birds. The other part of this is that in the last 2 years with the economy tanking, a LOT of families are losing their houses (rentals and owners) and the new housing they find is bird incompatible - so they have to give up their pets. On 4/28/11 1:38 PM, Doug Carman wrote: Hi Matt, Is Socrates a rescue bird? You say he changed your world around. My bird did too. My son and then girlfriend bought the bird, her dog scared him and he landed up at my house. Then my son moved out like a week later to be with her and that is how I got my bird. He has his wings. He loves people, but will bite. I can't keep babysitters when I travel. He is used to being out of the cage for a portion of the day. How has your bird changed your life? What does it mean when a parrot who was tame and well loved all of a sudden starts screeching? The wife made her husband give up his baby. I am sure we both want to inform people about the responsibilites of having birds or pets like these. That is interesting that when you started they were doing 50 birds or so and now up to 400. What has caused this big increase-any ideas? All the Best, Darlene ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:41:13 -0700 From: matt(a)mickaboo.org <mailto:matt@mickaboo.org> To: ddcarman(a)msn.com <mailto:ddcarman@msn.com> Subject: Re: Greetings from Mickaboo; My Cockatoo's name is Socrates. I would love a script! :) I do know a lot of the stories behind Mickaboo, and some of the birds, as well as general "How we work" type information. Socrates doesn't do tricks (he thinks he's too dignified) but he is tame, loves to be outside cages, loves people and can talk a bit. I don't think the cameras will bother him. I've always been interested in parrots, since I was a little kid. I got Socrates with my (then) girlfriend (now wife) about 11 years ago and he really changed my world around! Shortly thereafter I ended up volunteering for Mickaboo when I realized that they really needed a techie around. Since they're all volunteer they rely solely on internet collaboration to get things done - and back then it was big spreadsheets being emailed around! I joined up with them to streamline their operations and build up their technical infrastructure. I believe when I joined they had capacity to help about 50 birds per year - up to about 400 now. On 4/27/11 2:20 PM, Doug Carman wrote: Hi Matt, Thank you for writing to me. Now we can plan our conversation for the show. What is your Cockatoo's name? I have a conure named Doofus. I actually write a script so we will know ahead of time what to talk about. This is where I need your help. Besides the bird rescue, we will want to expand our conversation. The website will be up when you talk. I look for conversation outside the website info. I know you have good bird stories about how the birds came into the rescue. What other areas do you think people would be interested in? Will your cockatoo be outside a cage? Is he used to cameras? The 3 cameras will be stationary. Does he do tricks? Can you tell me about your interest and background with birds? All the Best, Darlene > Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:38:14 -0700 > From: matt(a)mickaboo.org <mailto:matt@mickaboo.org> > To: ddcarman(a)msn.com <mailto:ddcarman@msn.com> > Subject: Greetings from Mickaboo; > > > Hi Doug or Darlene (your email signature sometimes says Doug and > sometimes Darlene). > > I'm the volunteer who will be bringing the Cockatoo to the TV show > filming. Is there anything I need to know in advance? Topics I should > be prepared to talk about, etc? > > Thanks very much for giving us this opportunity to do outreach for our > bird rescue!

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Re: [Media-advisors] Fwd: RE: Greetings from Mickaboo;
by Jonathan Harris 11 May '11

11 May '11

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